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Some 17,000 people are gathered in Bangkok, Thailand, to discuss the plight of millions around the world suffering from HIV infection and AIDS. But little research on AIDS and HIV among the African-American community has been presented at the gathering. Hear NPR's Tavis Smiley, Phil Wilson of the Black AIDS Alliance and Dr. Helene Gayle of the Gates Foundation.

NPR's Tavis Smiley talks to teacher, mentor and motivational speaker Orrin Hudson about how life is like a game a chess and what young African Americans can learn from it.

NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates reports on a Los Angeles celebration of "Juneteenth," a day recognizing the moment when African-American slaves in Texas got word of the Emancipation Proclamation -- but nearly two years after it was signed.

Former President Bill Clinton joins President Bush at the White House Monday for the unveiling of Clinton's official presidential portrait. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Simmie Knox, the 69-year-old African-American artist behind the portrait.

Cinco de Mayo has come to stand for a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. On May 5, 1862, an epic battle was fought and won by Mexicans, which helped shape the future of Mexico and the U.S.

Young black pilots Kenny Roy and Jimmy Haywood just made history in flight. They their mentor, Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum co-founder Robin Petgrave, share their story with NPR's Tavis Smiley.

The Nobel Foundation announces that an environmental and political activist from Kenya has won the 2004 Nobel Peace prize. Wangari Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement in 1977. She recently gained notice for a campaign to plant 30 million trees to combat deforestation. NPR's Renee Montagne talks to NPR's Jason Beaubien.

Critics say a question about AIDS and African-American women had Vice President Dick Cheney and Democratic challenger Sen. John Edwards bumbling for answers in Tuesday's vice-presidential debate. NPR's Tony Cox talks to Pernessa Seele, founder and CEO of the organization Balm in Gilead, and Deneen Robinson, an AIDS advocate and mother who has been living with HIV for 12 years.

Hundreds in New York City plan to attend weekend ceremonies commemorating the contributions of enslaved Africans to the birth of the United States. There is still controversy surrounding a site where as many as 20,000 African men, women and children were laid to rest in the 1700s. Hear NPR's Allison Keyes.

Both Democrats and Republicans appealed to minority voters during their national conventions. Commentator John Ridley says both parties preyed upon stereotypes when pitching to African-Americans.